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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
The Fogs OF New York.

The American metropolis has never de
veloped the pea soup" fogs OF London, and
all good citizens devoutly hope it never may.
A visitor to New York may see hansoms and
tailor made gowns and other English inno-
vations, but he VIII not see a London fog
Neither viii be believe m its density until he
does see it Nevertheless New York gets up
some very fair fogs, if the expression may be
used. Those who patronize the many ferries
rapidly learn the discomfort OF fog.
The fogs of New York are of several kinds.
In the winter, when the floating ice on the
water is melting, there is apt to arise dense,
white fog, which usually appears before
dawn and remains all day. Then there is the
intermittent fog, which win suddenly come
on in the morning and lifts before noon. A
fog will occasionally come ON without warn
ing late in the afternoon. The rivers and
bay are crowded with craft Of all kinds,
which are caught quite unexpectedly in a dis
agreeable predicament. No more trustworthy
class of men exists than the hard worked
pilots OF New York, and accidents are re-
markably rare.-New York Hail and Ex-
pre<S
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
Cats Eyes and Moonstones.

"Here is something for the lover of
fine Jewels said Mr.. Ed Smith. HIM
self a connoissseur in gems, and he
opened small velvet box about the
size of thimble, and displayed some
thing that shone like moonlight
That's what it is. condensed moon
light" said Mr.. Smith. There is the
opaline glory without the color and
the shifting light. 1t is the cold. pale
brilliancy Of moonshine, and has never
before been worked. 1t is the Ceylon
moonstone, or moonlight quartz =
The stone was set in lady's brooch,
of small oval size. The faces of two
children were carved in the moonstone,
which was surrounded BY a circle of
diamonds.
I'VE prize it very highly. as it is the
coming gen." continued Mr.. Smith.
1T cannot be initiated any more than
the moonlight can. The water has
petrified with the rare brilliancy of a
tropical moon held in its depths 1t
took centuries to solidify it, but only .
moment to imprison that glory OF
whiteness- Il gives the arbitrary belle
of the present q new fashion 1t is
much more peIlucid than opal. which is
water pefrified with multliudes Of in
finitesimal fish in ii, which was devel-
oped BY microscopicical power There
are no fish In the moonstone- The
shifting colors of the opal are caused
BY the expansion Of the fish under
heat
'.And not BY any adverse fafe?'
Certainly not The superstition sci
forth By Sir Water Scott In Annie ol
Geiernstein' is very charming but does
not coincide with facts The moonstons
and the cat's-eye win BE- the leading
styles IN gems for gentlemen's wear thiI
season And the ladies win wear the
moonstone as = substitute for theil
fayorite pearls. which It surpasses u
beauty. Detroit Free Press.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05

AS the great physiologist Bichat Observed
many years ago, death may come at last in
any one Of three different Ways: BY failure
of the heart, the lungs or the brain. The
first named is, in fact, the one that always
shows that life is extinct. So long as the
heart keeps going, the circulation is kept up
and all parts are nourished. When breathing
ceases no more oxygen can reach the blood
and the latter no longer nourisheS ANY part
as 1t should; the brain no longer sends its in
fiuence 20 the heart, and it has no further in
cent1ve 70 keep ON working, If injury 10 the
brain should happen, or some poison interfere
with the outflow of rerve force. then the
lungs no longer tase IN fresh air and the
heart ceases its work. So, finally, all modes
of death result in the cessation Of the heart
beats, and the life Of the body stops within
two or three minutes after complete failure OF
this great force-pump 10 continue its action.
st Louis Globe Democrat.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05

The expenses of railroading in the hot eli
mate of Mexico are great Wooden ties have
but a short life, cracking in the dry season
and rottin. during the rainy months. bridge
tiulbers and piles also wear out rapidly
Freight cars must be painted frequently to
prevent drying and cracking. and even the
substantial Pullman cars slrivel under this
exposure, Fuel constitutes large item Of
outlay. Mesquite roots are burned on the
Central road; pine cut along IT'S route IS used
on the Interoeeanic, and the Vera Cruz com
pany feeds its engines on coal blocks thst are
brought from Wales as ballast The decay Of
ties VIII in time necessitate a serious outlay
on the Central road, for wooden sleepers cost
here 81 each L IS evident that iron ties are
necessity IN Mexico. and they are Just com
ing into use The climate tends 10 preserve
the rails and iron bridges, provided the latter
escape the torrents OF the rainy season
Engineers command better wages here than
they do in the United States. for onlx that
inducelnent brings them here. The general
staffs Of the road are also well paid. but the
section hands, who are poems, work for small
wages The natural and proper tendency on
all the roads is to employ Mexicans when he
right men can be obtained This policy
helps to protect the property of outside cor
porations doing business here e-Snringfield
Republican
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
once Bitten Twice Shy.

Some years ago Kaiser Wilhelm held
reception at Bonn. One of the officers
who had the honor of being presented
had been hitherto unknown to the en-
peror, and the adjutant. who had made
inquiries, whispered to his majesty:
HAS just been promoted captain"
The emperor spoke kindly to the young
man, and complimented him on his
promotion. Quite startled at the happy
news the officer, whose turn had not
yet come TO be raised to a captaincy,
hastened to report the matter to the
colonel, who lost no time in seeking an
interview with the adjutanf, when it
turned out that the latter had mistaken
the young lieutenant for his elder
brother. who had been recently adj
vanced to the rank of captain. The ad-
jutant penitentiy confessed his mistake
to the emperor. But his majesty only
smiled. saying: IF have compliment
ed Herr NJ. on his promotion it must
remain So" Not long since there was
a levee at court Herr von B.. who had
recently been promoted TO the rank of
major. appeared. still wearing cap
tain's uniform. and was presented TO
the emperor. Again the adjutant
whispered: HAS just been promoted
major. The emperor turned round
with knowing smile and said. in gem
uine Beriinese: NAY. my good friend.
not to be caught this rimeI' - Bonner
Zeitung.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
FEED RACK FOR SHEEP.

The variety of foods suitable for the
winter feeding Of sheep is extensive.
HAY. straw, pea and bean haulm, corn
fodder, and roots of various kinds, corn,
oats, rye. buckwheat, cotton seed and
lnscel oil cake, meal and bran furnish a
wide field from which n proper choice of
food can be made
The relative feeding values of these
various substances as food will determine
their relative money values, aud as these
differ and tluctuate from time to time, it
is often necessary, in order TO secure the
most profit on the feeding, to select the
food that Is most economical in its use,
although IL may be the highest in price
Glover hay Is one OF the most valuable of
single foods for winter use, provided it
was cut when in blossom, cured so as to
preserve all its good qualities and kept
free from damp and mold. Well cured
pea straw is preferred by many next to
clover hay and before timothy or any
other hay Oat straw is readily eaten by
sheep and is n healthful food. Barley,
wheat and rye straw will help TO keep life
in the stock, but are not sufficiently
nutritive to contribute much to the
growth Of flesh or wool and ought there
fore 70 be used only as adjuncts to roots
and grains or oil cake meal Rye straw
that is affected by ergot is highly iniuri-
Gus 10 pregnant ewes and Is also the occa-
sion OF Inflammation of the stomach and
intestines TO sheep that feed on it, Such
straw ought to be used only for litter.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
COMMON SENSE c1srrprs

Another important point is to get rid OF
the sediment which gathers at the bottom
Oh every clstern- This is easily accom-
piished by carrying the overffowing pine
TO the bottom of the cistern on a line
with the inlet pipe, and thereby forming
current which disturbs the sedinenf
ana carries it into the overflow. as is
shown in. the illustration.
The illustration also shows the arrange
ment of the draw ripe, which shouId
nave line wire strainer on the end and
should rest upon a support near the
potion OF fine strafner at least two feet
nigh. A piece of one-quarter inch mesh
OF galvanized wire gauze bent into a nine
loot In diameter and covered with thick
nannei cloth doubled makes an excellent
hitter for the water. A cistern thus con-
suucted six years ago for use in dairy
oarn' says the correspondent who de-
scribed it in The American Aericulturist
has never required cleaning, and the
water has always been good
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
Facts Farmers Ought to Know.

year averages about one half ton per acre,
and the total product is placed at about
As, 100000 tons.
An estimate Of the cane sugar crop of
the world this year reports an increase of
2,218, 900 tons, and of the beet sugar crop
a decrease of $50, ,750 tons.
Professor w. J. Green, of the Ohio ex-
pertinent station, considers that there is
no evidence that sulphur used properly in
bleaching fruits endangers the health.
Owners of exposed cattle in and about
Chicago have agreed with the live stock
commissioners to allow the cattle to
be appraised and killed, and trust to the
legislature to appropriate an amount
sufficient to pay for those found not to be
actually infected with the disease.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
Rich and Rare Reception Room and
Library.

Portieres of the richest Indian en-
broideries conceal the entrance to the
reception room, which is stately apart
ment 26 SO feet to the right of the ante
hall and in the southeast corner of the
house. This room is an inspiration of
the glories of the Ganges. Everything
is Indian. The ceiling is decorated
with large beams and panels of orna-
mental design, the interstices looking
like solid castings of silver. Pale red
silk velours in uncut frise brocade.
cover the walls. and from the ceiling
are suspended four chandeliers, adorned
with opalescent and jeweled glass.
Stalactite cornices, a foot deep. add to
the richness of the surroundings, while
a mantel of noble proportions, elaborate
with Persian tiles, still further invest
the room with oriental character. The
floor is of hard wood parquet, and
covered with an immense Indian rug
specially made, and indescribable IN
its quiet richness. The teak wood carv-
ings were made to order in India; the
curtains of doors and windows. and
the coverings of the luxurious, divans
and chairs, were gathered from every
part of the world. The lace curtains
are an elaborate pattern of Escurlal,
beautifully embroidered by hand.
The library to the LETT of the ante hall
is a room of the same dimensions. but
how different in complexion. Here
everything is earnest and quiet in color,
stately and impressive in FORM The
style is the early French "Reminiscences.
the carving not profuse, but delicious in
its crispness, done in Circassian walnut,
which is found in the Crimea. High
book cases line the walls all around,
and a huge mantcl of Usrt-antfque
marble, with large columns carrying q
hood, rises up to, and connects with the
paneled ceiling. The windows, five in
number, are hung with curtains of dark
gray-blue silk veloars of exquisite de-
sign, and so arranged by overhead
transoms of open wood work as to adj
NIT the light above. Embroidered
linen shades and long lace curtains un-
der the heavy silk ones complete the
window finish. The metal work is OF
antique dark bronze, specially modelled
for every hinge, handle, key plate, etc,
i'm patterns as varied as original. The
rich. dark-colored India rug. the large
massive table and the comfortable sofas
and arm-chairs. covered with hand
made tapestries. all combine TO give this
room an air of repose, dignity and
warmth which is the very essence OF g
library c. Floods California Man
sion. described in Good Housekeeping.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
Pedestrianisrn In Prlson.

L. A. White, the man who was arrested
more than year ago on g charge Of manu-
featuring counterfeit Brazilian money, is de-
veloping power as pedestrian scarcely less
wonderful than he showed when his energies
were directed to turning out neat counterfeit
notes. He is in Jail at St. Charles awaiting
trial, and a few days ago he measured the
walk" into which the cells open. and began
walking back and forth and counting the dis
tance he covered. The first day he walked
sixteen miles. Each succeeding day he has
increased the distance, and he is nov waking
more than thirty miles day.-St. Louis Re
rfihlican
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
Eastern Shore Girl. as ennners.

Quite a novel and striking sight was wit
messed 10y a rider on the BlaclSwater road on
Thursday last in the form of a cunning party
composed of both ladies and gentlemen The
ladies looked perfectly at home with their
guns on their shoulders, and seemed 10 handle
them with as much skill as did the gallant
young men at their sides Each face beamed
with delight as they held aloft the string OF
partridges so lately brought low. The gen
tlemen were laden with punches Of brilliant
autumn leaves and bright red berries gath
cred from the woods near by, and as they
gayly tramped along, followed 10y the beauti-
full bird dogs. Beppo and Leo, belonging to
DIR. Carroll, it looked quite picturesque and
outrivaled the gypsies who have SO lately
been among us.-Cambridge News
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05

bushes of his wife. "The scoundrel
carried off my wife's purse aud my
daughters heart at one fell sweop"
1t was not much, only twenty-feur
dollars" said the lady, struggling to
bear up against her husbands raillery.
"But IL told him he could have
fifty just as we'll" said Myra, joining in
her fathers laugh: "who could suspect
him with his gentle manners"
And little Bibles" interrupted Mr..
d.
"And gray hairs? Indeed, papa, it
was worth the money to be cheated so
gracefully. You have no idea with
what an air the man took his leave-the
tears absolutely stood in his eyes"
'The fellow was s fool not to take
your fifty dollars, Myrs, that is all |
have to say about him-so now on with
your list. What other interesting stran-
ger have you entertained in my alb
seneef'
Myra hesitated, her eyes dropped for
an instant, and the damask of her cheek
deepened to crimson. For the first time
in her life she felt embarrassed in the
presence of her father. What if papa
should pronounce him an impostor also ?
she thought; and her heart was in a
glow at the ides.
She felt that the eyes of her father
were fixed on her inquiringly, and this
deepened her confusion.
''We have received one other stranger
here" she said, at length, making an
effort to look mp; "a very talented and
agreeable gentleman, whom | met by
accident when out on an excursion"
Indeed; and who is he?' inquired
Mr.. D., in grave tone, and casting a
glance at his wife that had shade of
displeasure in it.
'He seems a most estimable young
man, full of talent and generous feeling, !"
said Mrs. D., anxious to save her child
from the embarrassment of an answer.
"He sesms-who is he?" demanded the
husband; his voice was stern and his
looks suspicious. "Myra, who is the
msnw
"His name is Whitney," replied the
young girl, resuming something of her
natural courage. Il have made no fur
ther inquiries; but he is no impostor,
papa, | am very sure of that"
fT6 b Contia4sedl
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05

Peter Henderson
is the Asparagus
T G n mis- sim u g,
the fine hlmy foli-
age of which
equals in delicate
beauty the maid
en- hair ferns.
One of the char
acteristics of this
plant is that the
stems or fronds
s t and without
whiting for n long
time after being
cut, which rend-
ers it valuable to
mix with C II I
flowers. If so de-
sired it can be
grown, like smi-
lax or the climb
ing fern, on a
illustration.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
LeroI-ueaieh and Ahle

Helen Potter is a smart woman She went
on the stage few years ago as trick elocu-
zionist, and made money. Then she organ
lied a troupe, calling it "Ielen Potter's
Pleiades." She did not do well with that;
but she had saved up some money, and in
vested it in a Montana cattle ranch. The
other day the good Kiner, of The Geneseo
News, discovered her riding in a eaboose
among the railroad boys, with half a dozen
cars of stock she was taking to Chicago The
cattsmen treated her with the utmost defer
ence, and she rode like queen. Helen is a
great woman, little cracked on the subject
of the rights OF her sex, but level-headed and
nhIn
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
A Curious Gum.

l. c. Nichols, general baggage agent of the
Missouri Pacific Railway company, has in
bis possession an old gun made of copper, and,
from its looks, evidently made by some old
backswoods blacksmith, presented to him by
"Uncle Bob Gardner, Of Chetopy, !. T. It
is a perfect curiosity, and Mr.. Nichols claims
that it is the first gun ever made on the six
shooter order. 1t has six chambers, the revo-
luton Of which is made by huge lever ex-
ten6i1S the entire length Of the barrel, and
is shot by cap and ball. The offensive weapon
weighs forty pounds.-St. Louis Republican.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
NM uis nun crnro

A very cleverly arranged contrivance has
been discovered in the woods near ST. George,
n. B., by means of which am old and eccen-
trio resident named Tucker intended ending
his existence. II / 1d been noticed for several
weeks that the old man spent the greater part
of his time in the woods, and party followed
him. He soon stopped beside an open grave,
which was found to have been constructed
for some special purpose. Investigation
showed that box had been placed in it and
springs arranged so that a man could lie
down in the box and pull down n board, when
the grave would fill with earth, and brush
wood arranged for the purpose would cover
the mound The discovery was only made
just in time to save the mans life, for every
detail had been completed. Chicago Herald.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
Christmas Trees and Greens.

- Vne OF the great delights of child's
Ohrlstmas is the Christmas tree. This is
20 easily provided as to be within the
reach Of all who desire to make the 25th
ol december what it ought to be-a gala
uay Tor the young folk. An evergreen
tee OF size suited to the number of the
household can be kept firmly in place by
Inserting it in a hole bored in a heavy
square block Of wood. A small tree may
&c set upon table; for a large one rude
.ow Platform can be constructed. Cover
,aoie or platform with green baize, or,
geeser still, with MOSES and lichens-
me tree may be lighted with tapers or
SSfulnary small lanterns covered with
orgnt colored flannel Festoons of pop
sorn strung on n thread furnish cheap
~ Tsu at the same time effective decoration
ane bright lights, the white trimmings
souerastlng with the green, with paper
so,inucopias and bags of nuts and candies
VII make the tree "thing of beauty"
~ .ne eyes of children almost without the
s.Iuuitional : surprises in the shape Of gifts
snat ingenious hands have made and hung
upon the trea. In order to heighten the
elect presents not decorative In them
selves should be wrapped in pretty colored
papers and tied with bright ribbons.
For making wreaths and otherwise
trimming sitting room and parlor grouna
pine represents a favorite material. A
lttie holly with its red berries combines
handsomely with ground pine. Cedar,
spruce and hemlock can all be utilized LOT
mouse decoration. Some sprays OF bright
red bitter sweet among the dark green
VIII give pleasant touch of color.
These suggestions are given for lhs
oenefit Of households that are far removed
from towns or cities and where the max
.nR OF merry Chistmas depends upon ms
ingenuity Of loving hands rather than tns
pending Of much money. To these house
noids 1t is quite possible to give at least
holiday air to the home, il not IN elaborale
preparations by arranging few brancne,
~ sprays OF Christmas green's here ant
mere about doors and windows ane
.Iound pictures or In graceful fasniol
upon the walls. Little people are qui!t'
sontent with home made CONNECTIONS =
..snciful shapes and practical home mao
@ys and articles or wearing apparel Wnel
snese are presented in mysterious P~o-
ga borne on Christmas trees
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05
WHY the Vanderbilt Gallery is Closed.

It is a well known fact that Mr. Vanderbilt
had to close his gallery to the public ON ac-
count of the way the privilege of visiting it
was abused. Although he only admitted the
public by card, and the people who visited his
galleries were supposed to belong to the bet
ter class they were 50 rude and 50 reckless in
the treatment Of his property that he was
Obliged to close his doors against them They
even went so far as 10 try TO push their way
into the private apartments Of his house.
And on several occasions it took actual force
to keep some apparently decent people from
bursting unlimited into his dining ROOM
New York Cor PHILADELPHIA Record.
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FARM AND GARDEN.
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM-STOCK
SHOWS WORN OUT LANDS.

A Sensible Cistern-Breed Swine for
other Points than Fat-An Important
FowI-New and Beautiful PIsnt-win-
ter Feeding Of sheep.
Feed racks ought TO be so constructed
that sheep can procure their food without
tearing the wool from their necks or fill
ing their feeces with dust, chaff or hay
seed Make the floor of the loft close and
tight TO prevent the dropping Of dust from
above. A rack suitable for hay or straw
approved Of by Henry Stewart and used
by many eastern farmers is illustrated in
the accompanying cut. This rack should
be about 81 feet high at the front. The
bars are placed 3 inches apart and may be
Of oak. ash OF chestnut, finished smooth,
and inch thick by = inches wide.
The front Of the rack should slope back
ward at the top or 4 inches 10 prevent
the hay or clover dust from falling out
upon the Sleeps heads At the rear of
the rack sloping boards are fitted, so that
as part of the hay or straw is eaten the
rest falls down TO the front where the
sheep can reach it. The end of the rack
ought 10 DE closed with bars in the same
way as the front. so that lambs cannot
creep in aud get lost. This rack may be
made Of any desired length.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-05

No reform, moral or intellectual, ever
came from the upper classes of society.
Each and ali came from the protest of
martyr and victim. The emancipation
of the working people must be achieved
by the working people themselves
Wendell Phillips.